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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 窪蹋勛圖厙 of 窪蹋勛圖厙.The Community Engagement Center in Homewood has a new director
The 窪蹋勛圖厙 of 窪蹋勛圖厙s may have a new leader, but shes certainly not new to the community.
Michelle Stewart, who was born and raised in Homewood, said her ties with the neighborhood will help her accurately recognize the communitys needs and find opportunities for growth.
My experiences in this community allow me to take an authentic approach to the work in this position, Stewart said. When I'm reaching out to people in the community and building relationships, I can authentically speak to what the communitys needs are and what residents have experienced or gone through
Stewart joins the CEC after her predecessor, Darren Ellerbee, was named the inaugural director of Pitts new 窪蹋勛圖厙 Academic Outreach Center in January.
The CECs are a part of the 窪蹋勛圖厙s , Pitts long-term, place-based partnerships with local communities, in which all 17 schools and a variety of academic centers and business units are involved.
Were thrilled to welcome Michelle to the team, said Lina Dostilio, vice chancellor of engagement and community affairs. Her passion and firsthand knowledge of Homewood make her just the right person to continue the 窪蹋勛圖厙s mission to foster win-win collaborations between community and 窪蹋勛圖厙 partners.
Stewart most recently worked as an administrator in education. She earned her bachelors degree in community ministry from Geneva College and her masters degree in education from Carlow 窪蹋勛圖厙. She also earned her PA Instructional Certification and K-12 PA Administrative Certification through the Principal Preparation Program at Robert Morris 窪蹋勛圖厙.
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Donovan Harrell